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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
2
Tooston Officials Earn Wealth as City Dog Catchers
A fragment notes Tooston's dog catchers are wealthy men, implying an elite role in local governance and social hierarchy with a hint of tension against the codfish aristocracy.
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Tooston
Philadelphia Physician Advises Not to Overwork
A Philadelphia physician urges readers to avoid overwork and advocates balanced routines. The message echoes cautious health guidance from local medical circles.
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Nie
Philadelphia
Cuban Public Schools End English Teaching
A note claims English will no longer be taught in Cuban public schools. The report suggests a fear that the change favors baseball over bull fights as a substitute activity.
Man Checks Mercury At 93 Degrees On Hot Day
A curious passerby witnesses a man pause to study a large thermometer on a sweltering day as the mercury reads 93. The scene captures the heat and the public’s casual interest in weather relics amid summer conditions.
Man Weighing 38 Pounds Marries Much Heavier Bride
A Chicago man weighing 38 pounds has wed a girl who weighs four times his size. The unlikely match raises questions about his claim to be the head of the household.
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Chicago
Fashion shifts in gendered attire prompt a new brand of courage
Ms. Coghlin of Boston predicts men will lean toward feminine lines while women adopt more masculine styles. She asks what is required to develop a new brand of courage to embrace this change and push inclusive fashion.
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Ms. Coghlin
Boston
St Louis Man Pleads For a More Religious Daily Press
A St Louis man pleads for a stronger religious daily press while asserting the world’s greatest need is a more religious daily publication. The remark reflects a call for spiritual journalism to guide readers.
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St. Louis
New York Beggar Found With Cash Turns Out To Be Ary Dough
A New York vagrant carrying a sign reading I Need Bread was found with sixty four dollars secreted in his clothing. Investigators later identified the stash as Ary Dough.
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New York
Woman inherits $200000 and stays on her farm
A widow inherits two hundred thousand dollars and resolves to remain on her farm for now. She plans to visit the city later for quiet seclusion and reflects on future steps.
Counterfeit Price Sale Astonishes as Non American Buyer Purchases
A striking sale of a counterfeit price drew attention as the winning bidder was not American. The event highlighted unusual bidding and international involvement in a dubious asset.
New York Judge Confirms Husband as Household Boss
A New York judge ruled that a man is the head of his home in a domestic affairs case. The remark about the wife’s probable reaction hints at private family dynamics without detailing the dispute.
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New York
North Dakota Man Sees Paralysis Cured By Lightning Stroke
A North Dakota man claims a stroke of lightning cured his paralysis. The report notes parallels to other cases where paralytics seek relief from Wishtning incidents and warns readers about unpredictable strikes.
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North Dakota
Wishtning
Simplified Spelling Aims at Social Uplift
The note argues that simplified spelling will aid social uplift and warns that poor spellers may escape profanity use through a new spelling method. It comments on practical application and potential benefits for readers facing literacy challenges.
Aviation races meet a grave toll in the new era
The piece notes that air race ambitiousness has caused deadly incidents. It laments the sacrificial cost of progress in aviation and signals public protest against the rising casualties in the conquest of flight.
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Ife
British Subject Miss Malecka Held in Warsaw Prison
Miss Malecka, a naturalized British subject, was arrested in Warsaw last March on suspicion of active membership in an illegal society linked to Polish nationalism. Officials note Russia does not recognize foreign naturalization, complicating her status and potential compensation. Her papers and British ties may influence her case, while prison conditions remain harsh and visitors are restricted until preliminary examination.
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Warsaw
Great Britain
Miss Malecka
Russia
Polska Partya Socialistyczna
Polish Socialistic Society
England
Miss Malacka
Russian Empire
Risks Her Life for Others in Flemington Dog Attack
Mrs. Jacob Leon restrained a hydrophobic shepherd dog tied to a kennel in Flemington New Jersey. The dog broke its rope snapped snarled and bit at the woodhouse. Neighbor William B Green shot the animal to end the danger as Mrs Leon protected the public and herself.
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Flemington
N. J
Jacob Leon
Jeanne d Arc Sword Supposedly Linked to Maid of Orleans
A Dijon museum sword claimed to have belonged to Jeanne d Arc is inscribed with the Maid in peasant dress kneeling before a cross and the year 1419. Custodian M. E. Merman cites documents alleging Toledo origin and a Lupus Aguado signature, gifting the blade from the king of France.
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Dijon
Paris
Jeanna d’Arc
Anatole France
Andrew Lang
Maid
M. E. Merman
Jeanne d’Arc
Charles VII
France
Orleans
Duc de
Empress Dowager Tze Hel's Treasure Moved to Europe
Reports from Pekin state the fortune of the late Empress Dowager Tze Hel, estimated between 25 and 30 million dollars in gold, has been shipped to England for transfer to a Brussels bank for investment. Guarded storage remains at the palace following her death.
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Seattle
Wash
Pekin
Tze Hel
England
Brussels
Gypsy Fortune Tellers Stir in Kansas City Store
In a Kansas City Fast side grocery, two young American women encountered three gypsies including a young fortune teller. The boastful performance devolved into sharp social commentary about marriage, finances, and job security as the group buys bread, cheese, and lettuce for luncheon.
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Kansas City
Man Finds 45 Dollars Hidden in Basket Purchase
Dover Delaware Walter McGinnes a day laborer bought a basket and contents at a public sale of Mrs Thompson's goods after her death. While inspecting the purchase he discovered 45 dollars in a memorandum book inside the basket. He paid five cents for the basket.
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Dover
Del
Walter McGinnes
Thompson
McGinnes
Grizzly Bear Dance Fine Imposed in Public
In Chicago a public Grizzly Bear dance incurs a $25 fine under the standard of malice court penalties. The item notes the cost of performing the move in public and reflects court behavior toward such displays.
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Chicago
Jehoiakim Burns the Prophet's Book Sunday School Lesson
A Sunday school lesson on Jeremiah 3 and 6 recounts Jehoiakim burning the book after the fast, Baruch as scribe, and Jeremiah's continued prophecies. It notes the historical setting in Jerusalem during Nebuchadnezzar’s siege, and discusses how God’s word endures despite attempts to destroy it.
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Jehoiakim
Jeremiah
B. C
Josiah
Jerusalem
T. C
L. C
Placie
Temple Courts
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Amanuensis
Baruch
Neriah
Temple
Jehudi
Professor Brown
Wrycliffe
Ingersoll
God
Babylon
Amorous Exchange Reveals Insecurities In Dialogue
A playful argument unfolds where two speakers test compliments and beauty. The woman questions sincerity while the man reassures her with escalating praise and playful banter, revealing affection and hesitance about past romantic talk.
Honest Woman Wins Job After City Building Test
A superintendent subjects a candidate for a cleaning post to a test of honesty. The man recounts that the woman is so honest she would retrieve and return any item discarded in the waste bag. Impressed by this, the superintendent hires her for the position.
Mosquito Problem Solved With Screen Treatment
An account from Good Housekeeping Magazine describes killing many mosquitoes in a bedroom last summer. The reader used kerosene on a woolen cloth to rub both sides of window screens, reducing nuisance and preserving the screens while preventing fires.
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Gosod Housekeeping Magazine
Heatwave Drives Mercury Trading Tip
A broker complains of dull trading as the heat reaches 106 degrees. A friend retorts that hot weather is the best time to sell mercury, implying savvy investors capitalize on extreme conditions during the trading day.
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Mercury
Scott
Boston Evening Transcript
Truthfully Said Prophet Calls to Join Church
A humorous line from Smart Set Magazine recalls a friend urged to join the church with a biblical blessing, and the reply notes attending a church fair the previous night. The exchange captures wry social wit in a late 19th or early 20th century magazine tone.
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Parson
Consolation Quip Sparks Quiet Domestic Banter
A witty exchange between Becker and Consolation hints at a spouse’s praise for past suitors and jest about a second marriage. The playful dialogue centers on social snubs and marital dynamics with light, comic tone.
Ella and Stela Debate Flowery Speeches
Ella notes Stela uses a rosebud mouth as she speaks. Stela retorts that the trait explains her abundant flowery speeches, prompting a sharp exchange about speech style and charm.
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Ella
Stela
Judge Praises Grape-Nuts In Sunflower State Opinion
A judge with trial bench experience in Kansas writes that Grape-Nuts has featured in his family meals for five years. He claims it healthfully replaces pastry, keeps the family fit, and even improves complexions, noting one dish equals a pound of meat for breakfast.
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Sunflower State
Postuum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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